It’s never too early to start looking at the future of the NFL for the upcoming season, especially now that the significant offseason moves have been made across the league. Make sure you buy odds on these futures as they can vary significantly on different sports bets you have in your market. This article focuses on two futures markets that I have my eye on.
Philadelphia Eagles over 8.5 wins
The Eagles have had one of the best offseasons of any team in the NFL and have the third-easiest schedule in the league based on opponents’ combined record in 2021. Still, they are projected to play the same number of games as last year in terms of the Odds will win. That alone should have greatly intrigued bettors.
AJ Brown is one of the NFL’s top rising talents at wideout and should help Jalen Hurts have a vastly improved season. With solid coaching from Nick Sirriani, a jump from sophomore Devonta Smith, an elite offensive line and continued improvement from Jalen Hurts, the Eagles could secretly have one of the best offenses in the NFL this season.
On defense, the Eagles continued to add this offseason. James Bradberry forms a great cornerback tandem with Darius Slay. Beginner
Jordan Davis offers elite athleticism and physicality down the middle of the defensive line. Haason Reddick immediately raises the bottom of the pass rush. Philly was only 18th in points allowed last season, which should improve significantly.
In the last couple of weeks the market has shifted significantly for the Eagles and most sportsbooks have moved that number to 9 or 9.5 which I would honestly still bet on. However, at PointsBet the Eagles are still listed with over/under 8.5 wins at -170 and I’m more than willing to drink the juice down that line. I would also try to scatter the Eagles to win the NFC East, which Caesars still has at +240 odds.
Indianapolis Colts win the AFC South
The Colts finished last season in the AFC South with three wins behind the Titans, but that difference shouldn’t be enough to put you off an implicitly vastly improved team on both sides of the ball. I’m betting the Colts will win this division at even odds and would also look at their overall wins which currently stands at 9.5 wins on most books.
Indianapolis finished ninth last season despite offensive line starters missing 19 games overall due to injuries and absences from COVID-19. Matt Ryan will also be a significant upgrade for the quarterback as he ranks 16th in the PFF rankings compared to 28th for Carson Wentz, despite Ryan having a much poorer supporting cast. Now he is joined by Michael Pittman Jr. and Jonathan Taylor.
The Titans lost AJ Brown this offseason, which will have a significant impact on their offense. Expecting Treylon Burks to repeat his production as a rookie is a huge mistake. Derrick Henry’s health also remains a question mark. Tennessee was already a prime candidate for regression as they ranked only 20th in the DVOA, behind seven teams that missed the playoffs and should struggle to repeat their success from last year.
However, the biggest reason I’m backing the Colts is their schedule. Indianapolis has the easiest schedule in the AFC and the sixth-easiest schedule overall this season based on opponents’ combined records in 2021. With excellent infrastructure, improved quarterback play, a healthier offensive line, and a top-ranked defense, made the improvements, it’s easy to see that this has been a great year for the Colts.
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